The Most Shameless Video Game Console Knockoffs

Knockoffs, Bootlegs and Ripoffs are so common these days that it is hard to tell the real from the false sometimes -- especially at flea markets. You can't blame someone who gets a Sorny or Lois Vataughn. However there are just some knockoffs that are unforgivably bad and just downright shameless. Sure they might look like the product they are trying to copy if you squint your eyes or take a few mind altering drugs, but barring that there should be no way for you to confuse them with the real thing. 

Mostly made in the great nation of China, these console knockoffs can be found anywhere, from your local Chinatown to the freeway offramp. You can even find them just by perusing your local Big Lots or CVS. 

This holiday season, if your loved one is wanting a Nintendo 3DS but you don't want to shell out the money, just try finding a Neo Double Games or POP Station at your local bodega. Believe me, they will never know the difference.

he Compact G

A blatant rip off of the Nintendo DS, the Compact G looks to be more like an old Tiger Electronics game than DS.

Polystation 3

This is the latest version of the "hit" knockoff brand. While looking like a PS3, only has a tiny screen that plays LCD games. Seems like the graphics are working their way down instead of up, like it was made on some sort of Bizarro Earth. (re: China)

MiWi Extra

As the video above shows, the graphics on this Wii knockoff aren't horrible, they just aren't anywhere near the quality of this current generation. It does come with 39 games attached, so I'd buy that for a dollar.

X-Changable LCD Game Pack

Because X-Box Classic is still relevant. These ripoff artists really have their fingers on the pulse of the entertainment industry.